Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski absorbed quite the blow from Seahawks safety Earl Thomas on Sunday night. During the second quarter of what would turn out to be a thrilling 31-24 victory for Seattle, Tom Brady tried to thread the needle to Gronk in double coverage, and Gronk paid a very heavy price.

Gronk missed the next four plays after that hit. Though there are conflicting reports as to just what kind of injury he suffered on the play, at the very least his status for next week’s game against the 49ers is questionable.

Sources: #Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski suffered what is believed to be a punctured lung on Sunday vs. #Seahawks. But could miss just one game.